Cragfell Cottage

43 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely comfy hideaway away from the hustle and bustle of the Lakes."

  Excellent views. Great cottage. Roomy and well equipped. Just a few little niggles - bathroom floor slippery when wet so care is needed, cafetière only big enough for one cup, some larger glasses would be a bonus and no spare bin bags. These didn’t spoil our enjoyment of the holiday or the cottage in general.

  Reviewed by Mrs4.7★Jun 2025

• "Beautifully spacious, comfortable and well equipped cottage about 15 minutes drive from Bowness on Windermere car parks."

  Situated in lovely countryside, though this means driving down some single track roads. East facing windows give you gorgeous sunrises every morning.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and were fortunate to have lovely weather and the sun to enjoy the sunrise! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★May 2025

• "Loved the property maybe the bathroom requires some attention but wasn’t a big problem."

  Very comfortable bed and lounge furniture.Everything you needed in the kitchen and very clean as was the whole property.Residents around the cottage were very pleasant but not intrusive.Short walk to the Mason Arms where the food and beer were good and the beer cheaper than elsewhere in the lakes. On the way to the pub through the fields look out for the moles hung on the fence, not for the squeamish. A beautiful and very quiet area, we will be back.

  We are very glad you enjoyed your stay at Cragfell Cottage and in the quiet of the beautiful South Lakes area. We look forward to welcoming you back at some time in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by James4.4★May 2025

• "First impressions were ‘wow’."

  When we pulled up outside the cottage we knew it was going to be a lovely place inside as well as out. The views outside were amazing and then inside the cottage, we were really pleased. There was everything we needed in the kitchen for cooking our meals for the week. We enjoyed different walks everyday and did not want to leave when our holiday came to an end. Would definitely recommend Cragfell cottage. We loved the peace and quiet and felt humbled to be returning after a long day walking. Could not fault the place. Will hopefully return very soon.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and the peace and tranquillity of the location. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Mar 2025

• "Absolute peace and tranquility is what you get when renting this property this ..."

  Absolute peace and tranquility is what you get when renting this property this was our second stay and once again very relaxing recommended central location for the lakes and other attractions much appreciation to the owners for sharing the opportunity for people to enjoy such a gem of a cottage will definitely book again without fail thankyou Neil and karen Axminster Devon

  We are very pleased you enjoyed your second stay at Cragfell as much as the first! Thank you for your lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2024

• "Spacious and well equipped cottage with great extensive views."

  Very comfortable and quiet location. Due to the very narrow lanes leading to the cottage from a wider road, you need to be able to back up using your wing mirrors, although we only had to do this once in our 7 day stay.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. It’s much appreciated and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. As you say the local lanes are narrow but very quiet which is characteristic of the area and one of the reasons why it remains a quiet unspoilt corner of the Lake District yet within easy reach of all the facilities of Bowness. We hope you visit again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger4.7★Sep 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at Cragfell cottage."

  Lots of room and really peaceful surroundings. The bed was so comfy we slept so well. The chair on the mezzanine was claimed by my other half and it was a lovely nook to read and listen to some chilled music. We planned a very chilled week so didn't go out every day. We visited Furness Abbey. We also booked a red Panda experience at south lakes wildlife park which was amazing. We did a lovely walk from Wray Castle along lake Windermere. So much to do in the area so we will definitely be back. Yes the roads to the cottage are narrow but nothing too bad if you take your time and listen out for traffic.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the peace and tranquility at Cragfell. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Myfanw4.4★Aug 2024

• "No knife sharpener as the knives were blunt, towels smelt musty as if they had not been properly dried."

  Lot of wasps in the house every day, the windows were not open. The shower does not drain well. The photo on the web site needs to show the property next door as we were surprised that we had a number of neighbours. The property was lovely, great location with wonderful views.

  Hi, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry about the knives and towels and will sort that out asap. We have just been made aware of the presence of a wasps nest in a neighbouring property so the pest people will be in attendance to remove them. Thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chris3.8★Aug 2024

• "There are a couple things which could be added to make this a 5* property."

  firstly, the cafetiere is a single cup one when the property is for 2 people. I am not a tea drinker but tea pot also looked a bit small. please provide a larger one or better still a pod coffee machine. would be useful to have a waste paper bin in the bedroom. also, no oven gloves!

  Thank you for your feedback. The missing oven gloves have been replaced, very sorry about the inconvenience this may have caused. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Aug 2024

• "An excellent place to stay."

  Very well equipped and very comfortable. A great Base for exploring.

  Thank you for taking time to leave feedback and for your kind comments. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay at Cragfell and hope to welcome you back one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Derrick5.0★Jul 2024

• "A lovely cottage in a beautiful peaceful location with wonderful views across the valley."

  Thank you very much for your feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cragfell Cottage. Thank you The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jenny4.1★Jun 2024

• "The wet room shower at this property is dangerous."

  The flooring used is completely wrong for a wet room, which should be fitted with a covering with a rough gripping surface which wraps up the sides of the walls. The material used is more suitable for use in a normal room, kitchen dining room, etc. As a result it is very slippery indeed and as it does not drain quickly enough the whole floor becomes glass like. In addition the bottom of the door and frame are showing signs of rotting with the effect of the water. Additionally although the property is situated in a lovely location with stunning views, the access roads to it are very narrow and difficult to negotiate, especially as the local farm tractors are passing by constantly. Even in good weather this can make access difficult, in bad weather and with dark, wet, nights of winter this could be very difficult, especially when meeting traffic coming the other way. This should I think in the interest of safety be stated in the property details.

  Thank you for your feedback. We would like to briefly address the comments you have made. The wet room was installed by a professional bathroom fitter and has passed numerous quality inspections from Visit England and Sykes Cottages who rated the bathroom "excellent". The lanes are typical for the area and very quiet so perfectly safe when driven with care. It is a rural area, which is clearly explained in the cottage details, and so some farm traffic would be expected. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ron3.8★Jun 2024

• "Excellent holiday accommodation."

  Very clean and tidy with much local information provided. We came for a peaceful break and certainly got that. The weather limited our walks but still managed to get around the area by walking using the quiet country lanes. More than happy to recommend Cragfell Cottage

  Thank you so much for taking time to leave feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and the surrounding area despite the weather! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martyn5.0★May 2024

• "The cottage is in a tiny quiet hamlet in glorious countryside, next to another holiday cottage."

  Other than the comings and goings of our neighbours, the only noise was birdsong which sadly is so short lived through the spring and the resident pheasants. The cottage itself is very spacious and comfortable - especially the bed. We loved being able to keep the patio doors open at night and listen to owls, see bats and generally enjoy the evening as it cooled. Yes we had sunny and very warm weather. We’d totally forgotten how stunning the Lythe Valley is and our stay here was a timely reminder. Thank you to the owners for making the cottage so welcoming and I bet they’ve got plans to improve the shower room because a little improvement there would make the cottage perfect.

  Thanks very much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed the cottage and the lovely area around the cottage and that you were so lucky with the weather! The Lyth Valley is lovely, and so peaceful and quiet yet so close to all the amenities of Windermere and Bowness. We hope you visit again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hilary4.4★May 2024

• "Cragfell Cottage is spacious, comfortable and had everything needed for our stay."

  It’s set in the most beautiful countryside, with gorgeous views and is so peaceful & quiet. There are lovely walks from the front door, we walked to Masons Arms which serves great food. The cottage is a great base to explore the Southern Lake District. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again!

  We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Cragfell and look forward to welcoming you back at some time in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Mar 2024

• "Fantastic property, would definitely recommend for long weekend stays or even ..."

  Fantastic property, would definitely recommend for long weekend stays or even longer due to location and just how lovely the cottage is

  Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay over New Year at Cragfell despite the weather! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Juliet5.0★Dec 2023

• "Had a wonderful stay at Cragwell cottage, beautiful accommodation and amazing views."

  Would definitely return in the future.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad you had a great time and look forward to welcoming you back one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Dec 2023

• "10/10! We could not recommend this cottage anymore, everything that you need and more!"

  The cottage is in a beautiful location with stunning views. An ideal couple get away and only a 15 minute drive to the town of Bowness-on-Windermere. Highly recommend!

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and the lovely location. We hope you visit again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Nov 2023

• "Our 2nd time staying was lovely and so relaxing."

  2 minor issues the shower was draining so slow and a few cobwebs about, didn’t ruin our stay will be back! X

  Thank you for coming back to stay at Cragfell. We have done some drain clearing so that should be sorted now. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. The cobwebs should also be gone! We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lauren4.4★Oct 2023

• "We had a lovely fortnight at Cragfell Cottage."

  The weather wasn't that good, but most of the time, we were either in the cottage or at some attraction that was indoors, so it didn't really stop us from doing anything. On 2 occasions when the weather was particularly bad, it wiped the WiFi out, but once we reported it to the owners, BT were out very quickly. I would say the only 2 tiny criticisms we had, there was no iron or ironing board & as we were there for 2 weeks, we really could have used one. And the other thing, we didn't know what all the symbols around the oven dial were. We use gas at home so we had absolutely no clue.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are pleased to be able to say that from the middle of October we will be switching to B4RN internet so hopefully that will resolve the impact the weather has on internet access! We take on board the comment about the iron and ironing board and will put one up there in the cupboard. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and the bad weather didn't spoil it! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Sep 2023

• "Had a great stay at the property Comfortable bed Lovely location, quiet and peaceful, just what we wanted"

  Thanks very much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and the peace and tranquillity that Cragfell cottage has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you again sometime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tony4.7★Aug 2023

• "Overall the cottage was above my expectations."

  It had everything and more. We did miss our boiled egss as there were no egg cups and an iron and ironing board would have been handy. There could have been more information as to the location. The drive to and from the cottage would challenge a nervous driver. You need to buy all you food essentials in one go as there are no supermarkets or small shops in the local area.

  Thank you very much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are pleased that in the main Cragfell Cottage exceeded your expectations. We think it is in a rather special spot and although the surrounding lanes are narrow, they are very quiet. With the bustling centre of Bowness only 5 miles away, many of our guests find they have the best of both worlds - chance to access shops, theatre, cinema and restaurants and then return to the peace and quiet of Hartbarrow. Thanks also for drawing our attention to the fact the egg cups had disappeared! They will be replaced as soon as possible. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pam4.4★Jun 2023

• "Very comfortable cottage, with amazing views."

  Spacious for a two-person cottage. Facilities in cottage excellent and welcome pack a great touch. Great base for South Lake District and Cartmel peninsula. We enjoyed fabulous weather during our stay and as such missed having comfortable sun loungers to fully appreciate the evening sun. Would highly recommend the cottage to other couples.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback for Cragfell Cottage. It is lovely to hear that you enjoyed your holiday and the fabulous weather! We generally are not so lucky in the Lake District and usually the outdoor seating that is provided is adequate for people to enjoy the view and fresh air. We hope to welcome you again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Jun 2023

• "Just absolutely stunning."

  Perfect views to wake up to every morning. 20 minute walk to the local pub- which again has the most beautiful views. Quiet and peaceful. Only downside is we didn’t stay longer.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back at some time in the future when hopefully you can stay longer and enjoy all the area has to offer :-) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robyn5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely cottage and the views are amazing."

  Very relaxing and peaceful, it was the perfect break from our city lives. Very clean and facilities were good, it had what we needed for our weekend away. Only issue was one of the outside chairs was broken, however that never spoilt our trip. We would definitely recommend it and will be coming back in the future.

  Thank you for your kind comments. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma4.4★Apr 2023

• "The location is remote, just as the listing says - very skinny lanes to drive around in, but nothing too steep or scary!"

  The house was absolutely gorgeous, the bed super comfortable and the booklet for information was very helpful. It was a home away from home. We did one of the recommended walks which was brilliant despite the weather. Thank you for such a perfect honeymoon stay, we'll definitely be back again!

  Thank you for your feedback. We are really glad that you enjoyed your honeymoon with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Mar 2023

• "My stay at cragfell cottage placed in a quiet hamlet."

  Very cozy and well equipt with everything one would need for a stay. Ticked all my needs and more, i would highly recomend cragfell cottage for future holiday breaks in the Lake District.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay at Cragfell and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Jan 2023

• "After reading a couple of negative comments prior to travel, we were a little apprehensive en route; I must now seriously question whether the commentators actually stayed there."

  For us, the only downside was not being able to afford an extra week; it was perfect!

  Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated. We are so pleased you enjoyed all that Cragfell Cottage has to offer and we hope you will visit again sometime in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Nov 2022

• "Was a lovely place to stay but would have liked an iron and ironing board and no ..."

  Was a lovely place to stay but would have liked an iron and ironing board and no kitchen roll was non present no full length mirror or a wardrobe in the bedroom otherwise a fantastic place to stay Geoff

  Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback and we will take your comments on board. We do usually make sure there is kitchen roll available so I'm sorry about that. There is no wardrobe but there is good quality clothes rail with hangers which is not uncommon in small cottage holiday lets. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope you both got home OK. We look forward to seeing you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Nov 2022

• "The cottage was beautiful, the scenery was spot on."

  The only let down was that when we first arrived it smelled of tarmac/burning quite badly, we later found out it was the boiler near the bedroom which is awfully strong. Smelt of tarmac throughout the whole week. No dressing table was available.. I had to use my phone camera as a mirror and sit at the dining table downstairs. Although as we were getting ready to leave we found a small cosmetic mirror in the bottom of the chest of drawers. Didn’t think to look there for a mirror. Started to cook dinner on our first night to find some of the plates, utensils were still dirty, had to wash up before we could use. Food was left over in the freezer from the last residents. No oven gloves The shower was brilliant, bathroom was beautiful but where it’s a “open shower” the floor of the whole bathroom gets soaking wet. Overall it was a lovely stay with a few issues.

  Thank you for your feedback. We will look into the boiler smell as this is not normally noticeable. We will also take up the issue of the dirty plate etc with the cleaner who is normally excellent as previous reviews have testified, however that's no excuse so we can only apologise for that. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the beautiful Winster valley. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ella3.4★Oct 2022

• "First time staying in this cottage and couldn’t fault it at all , lovely location with great views from the lounge and bedroom , very clean and well kept ."

  Easy check in process and we had no issues at all Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 2022

• "Excellent cottage everything was great."

  Reviewed by Alison4.7★Sep 2022

• "Fantastic stay at this property , would recommend, great area for walking"

  Reviewed by Debra4.7★Sep 2022

• "Fantastic accommodation which felt modern and comfortable throughout."

  Quiet location and great views. We'd definitely return and recommend to others

  Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback and your kind words Very pleased you enjoyed your holiday at the cottage. Hope to see you back in the lakes very soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely cottage really peaceful location and everything you could need"

  Thanks very much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are very pleased you had a lovely time and look forward to welcoming you back again sometime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Jul 2022

• "The property was lovely and clean and provided modern contemporary living in a traditional countryside setting."

  The property was ideally located for exploring The Lakes but also provided a quite, rural retreat to come back to at the end of the day.

  Hi, thanks very much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Cragfell and we hope you visit again sometime. Kind Regards, Ruth. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tim4.7★Jun 2022

• "Amazing cottage, our appreciation to the house keeper, the cottage was so clean, a snagging issue with the shower trap being blocked but that was a maintenance item, it was a case of simple unblocking as we did not want to flood the bathroom floor!"

  Would we book again, oh yes, cannot recommend enough - you really have to stay in this cottage to appreciate the location and facilities - absolutely amazing

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for doing the necessary with the shower and your understanding! We hope you come again, maybe in summer to enjoy the views when the sun shines. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Jan 2022

• "We had a lovely time ,a beautiful cottage with beautiful views ."

  The weather was mixed but we were quite happy to stay in so many DVD s to choose from . For walkers an ideal place so many walks to go on . The only down side was the narrow lanes to get to the main road if we had been younger we wouldn’t have worried . One of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed .

  Reviewed by Aileen5.0★Oct 2021

• "Cragfell cottage was in such a peaceful and tranquil location views were ..."

  Cragfell cottage was in such a peaceful and tranquil location views were stunning a good base to explore the lakes recommended for a relaxing break away from life’s present challenges thankyou to all envolved

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2021

• "Brilliant cottage everything we needed even a fan as the weather was extremely hot ,Beautiful location,only fault was the very narrow road to access it."

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Jul 2021

• "Perfect cottage, only downside for us is the location, a little too remote."

  Very peaceful

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2021

• "Cragfell cottage is a beautiful cottage in a lovely location."

  We had everything we needed for a relaxing break. We enjoyed it so much that I decided to look at booking next year. Unfortunately the price increase is far too much and I am so disappointed this is the case. Otherwise I would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Doreen5.0★Jun 2021

• "Excellent location."

  Great get away and opportunity to relax.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★May 2021

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